Construction Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Engineer to lead the Construction division within the Engineering Department in Waterford, Michigan. Be part of a team that constructs the roads forming the largest county road system in Michigan, where safety is paramount and our traffic fatality rate is one of the lowest in the country. Join us and help save lives!Compensation: $120,800.00 to $155,152.00. Salary is determined commensurate with experience and qualifications. (Nonexempt/overtime eligible.)

Key Responsibilities

• Head the Construction division within the Engineering Department overseeing all aspects of road and bridge projects, including technical oversight, contract administration, safety, and quality assurance.
• Manage and coach a division of engineers, survey crews, construction inspectors, materials inspectors, and office technicians.
• Facilitate utility coordination to ensure timely utility relocations alongside construction projects.
• Oversee the Division’s Quality Management System by developing and reviewing standard operating procedures, establishing training plans, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing needed enhancements.
• Direct the materials lab and staff to perform materials quality assurance testing, fabrication inspections, and pre-cast inspections.
• Attend grade inspection, pre-construction, and pre-production meetings.
• Guide project engineers in preparing accurate documentation of material quantities for contract payments.
• Address complex complaints from residents affected by road construction.
• Develop the Division operating budget and authorize spending to align with budget requirements, managing activities throughout the year to remain within budget or recommending necessary changes.
• Coordinate with RCOC departments, including Design, Right-of-Way, Highway Maintenance, and Traffic-Safety.
• Adhere to a daily schedule that supports RCOC operating hours, ensuring regular and predictable onsite attendance.
• Conduct duties professionally to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in civil engineering and construction, with comprehensive knowledge of construction materials, testing, and surveying.
• Experience with federal-aid projects (MDOT Local Agency Projects), MDOT Construction Manual, AASHTO Design Guidelines, and MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.
• Professional Engineer registration in Michigan or the ability to gain registration through reciprocity.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise, FieldManager, and AASHTOWare software.
• MDOT Office Technician Certification, or the ability to obtain certification within the first year.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Benefits & Perks

• Attractive benefits package.
• Hybrid Pension including Employer Match 401(a).
• Medical Insurance.
• Employer Paid Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 14 Paid Holidays.
• Employer Paid Telemedicine.
• Up to 31 days of paid time off.
• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace.